Home inspector in Lindenhurst, NY

What the Lindenhurst reports found

Lou’s seven summaries flagged 61 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (22), roof, chimney and attic (21) and kitchen (5). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2024, a cape, about 71 years old: 16 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 4 exterior; 4 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and cement-fiber siding; concrete block foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, through wall AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear roof section is loosing mineral”; “Flashing cement on chimney cement crown is peeling”; “Rear roof section, rafters have been sistered and knee brace installed, as seen in right side knee wall access”; “No knee wall access to right front knee wall, left rear knee wall and left front knee walls”; “Insulation was placed between rafters without installing baffles”; “This will shorten the life of the roofing material”. Also noted: “Gas supply pipe for gas dryer to right of boiler left rear basement”.

2019, a split: 6 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 rooms; 1 exterior. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Eaton), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney needs pointing from 2' down from crown”; “Cement crown is cracked in middle and edge”; “Right side rear leader pipe crushed and full”; “No paved driveway from gate to garage”; “Rear raised paver patio has dropped in elevation 2' from retaining wall”; “Retaining wall to left of rear extension entrance is out of plumb”. Also noted: “Roof is about 15 years old and has one layer of shingle”; “Attic full of storage difficult to see”; “Many ceiling tiles are water damaged and broken”; “Light and heat feature not working in exhaust fan”; “Shower is equiped with side spray massage nozzles”; “Average water heater only lasts about 13 years”.

2018, a high ranch, about 55 years old: 7 items flagged: 3 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; full brick and cement asbestos shingles siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer and Thomas& Betts(T&B)), romex and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Seal broken around flue pipe”; “Brick sides need pointing from roof up”; “Gutters have standing water and leaf debris”; “Insulation should never be put between rafters unless baffles are used”; “Hole in cement shingle in rear middle, and shingle dropped from line”; “Left side upper A/C hole needs shingle”. Also noted: “Front stoop platform Granite tiles are loose, water underneath”; “Concrete driveway is original with many cracks, but even”; “Ground floor bedroom closet sheetrock missing”; “Sheetrock missing in ground floor bedroom closet”; “Right rear, under twin 250 gallon fuel oil tanks”; “Open junction box over main breaker panel”.

2018, a ranch, about 44 years old: 9 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl, full brick and fiberglass siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray and Siemens), romex and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “One shingle tab missing left rear”; “Flashing boot worn-out over plumbing vent pipe”; “Flashing cracked at base of chimney”; “Right front leader pipe needs elbow and splash block”; “Left side entrance storm door closing piston, not installed”; “Safety Item: Front stoop railing not installed”. Also noted: “Front stoop, platform tread joint cracked”; “Driveway has three major cracks”; “Clothes washer has stainless steel braided hoses, very good”; “Outlet under front window hot and neutral reversed”; “No fireproof sheetrock on ceiling over boiler”; “Jacuzzi tub is JFCI protected at main panel”.

2017, a cape, about 77 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 structure. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 100-amp circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer and Eaton), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Raised vented roof ridge caps at dormer may also be pont of water entry”; “Chimney flashing cracked along shingle line”; “Cement chimney cap is cracked and last course of block joint cracked”; “Vertical joint with siding is open front and back”; “Lower edge of flashing on both skylights is lifted and is most likely cause of water intrusion into house during driving rain storm”; “No leader and gutters on shed”. Also noted: “Rear steps railings need balusters”; “Hole in wood deck near steps”; “Water damage on ceiling most likely from raised flashing from right side skylight”; “Basement stair railing needs balusters for child and small pet safety”; “Fuel oil fill pipe right front”; “Chimney is not stainless steel lined”.

2016, a high ranch, about 47 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 heating and cooling. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete slab foundation; hydronic heat on gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (General Electric), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap is cracked and seal around flue pipe is cracked”; “Left rear leader pipe is pooling water next to house”; “Right rear leader pipe draining on deck”; “Rear storm door to den automatic closer piston missing and door glass off track”; “Sliding glass door screen missing”; “Screens broken front bay window”. Also noted: “Outside, left side of house”; “Four breakers in panel are not GE”; “Wires exposed in second floor hallway ceiling”; “Heat pipes exposed in bedroom”.

2016, a colonial, about 66 years old, a two-family house: 9 items flagged: 5 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 structure. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on gas; 60-amp x 2 circuit breakers (Westinghouse), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Main roof is about 15+ years old”; “Four layers of roofing on front upper section”; “Top layer has wind damage”; “Main roof has three layers of shingle”; “Left side main roof top course missing”; “Cement chimney cap is cracked and concrete block need pointing and stucco”. Also noted: “Front raised patio no railings present”; “Side raised patio no railings present”; “Rear deck stair railings no balusters present”; “Deck rail balusters spaced at 6"”; “Deck support joists missing Teco brackets on outside ledger board, supporting steps”; “Front brick steps cracked at joints right side”.

“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.

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